The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Melville, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing health care, children and families, community needs, education, and the arts.
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation gave $35K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,710
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,155
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $232,531
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Cbiz Adv Llc - 68 South Serv Rd, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631) 414-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 37% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 196% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Health Care, Research and Quality Care to Patients | $20,000 |
| Northside Center for Child Development Inc New York, NY | comprehensive, individualized high quality mental health, counseling and educational services to children and families." | $5,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation Westbury, NY | Fund Major Modernization and Health Care Related Services | $2,500 |
| Kindness Matters Boca Raton, FL | Connection & Coummunity Service with Compassion and Kindness. | $2,000 |
| Bnai Torah Wantagh, NY | General Operating Support | $1,200 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Center Inc New York, NY | Tennis & Recreation for Vulnerable Children | $1,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Education/financial/cultural support of the soldiers and families of the idf | $1,000 |
| Glen Oaks Charitable Fund Inc Old Westbury, NY | General Operating Support | $750 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Inaugural Exhibitions of Influential Artists | $550 |
| UJA Federation of New York Inc New York, NY | Health, Education and Community | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,531 | $33,090 | $43,745 | $34,710 | 11 | $37,345 | $26,696 | $23,102 |
| 2023 | $243,186 | $19,796 | $52,175 | $42,800 | 7 | $45,610 | $13,231 | $21,802 |
| 2022 | $275,565 | $28,982 | $70,461 | $53,424 | 8 | $60,280 | $19,640 | $23,073 |
| 2021 | $317,044 | $26,965 | $27,390 | $11,730 | 4 | $18,334 | $17,909 | $25,691 |
| 2020 | $317,469 | $21,112 | $31,603 | $11,110 | 5 | — | $10,055 | $20,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care organizations, a child and family services organization, community and educational organizations, and museums.
Among its grantees, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s delivery of compassionate health care through philanthropic gifts and public awareness. Northside Center for Child Development describes its work as fostering children’s and families’ development through mental health and educational services, research, and support in responding to societal factors including racism. The Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art; the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art to connect people with creativity, knowledge, and ideas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $34,710. Grants ranged from $210 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $20,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation for health care, research, and quality patient care; $5,000 to Northside Center for Child Development for children’s and families’ mental health, counseling, and educational services; and $2,500 to Northwell Health Foundation for modernization and health care-related services. Other 2024 recipients included Kindness Matters ($2,000), Bnai Torah ($1,200), Israel Tennis & Education Center ($1,000), Friends of the IDF ($1,000), and Glen Oaks Charitable Fund ($750).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Siegel and Joel Zychick as trustees and David Steinberg as director.
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Zychick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
David Steinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Siegel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Joel Zychick (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation
How much does The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation gave $35K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 7 grants.
What is The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,155, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20,000), Northside Center for Child Development Inc ($5,000) and Northwell Health Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation?
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation reported $233K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care organizations, a child and family services organization, community and educational organizations, and museums. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6465350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Irving Siegel Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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